Most commuters using Victoria station are probably unaware that it was
opened as a 'dual' station for use by
two separate operating companies (with a clear physical division that is still apparent today).

Grosvenor Road station, on the north bank of the Thames and
only a short distance from Victoria, also had 'dual
nationality' with platforms and station buildings belonging exclusively to each company. The LBSCR side closed in 1907, while the LCDR side
lingered on until 1911.

Grosvenor Road station seen at the bottom of the map. Its close proximity to Victoria station
is obvious.

Most of the London's main lines had stations on their inner London sections and many of those stations have been closed due to lack of use.

View of the handsome LCDR station building. The lower level has
been boarded up for many years but the upstairs has been in regular
use for some purpose.

(May 2006)

The station building viewed from track level. As the platforms
were of wooden construction, there is now a distinct lack of
platform evidence.